College Admissions Essay: My Life As A Fighter Pilot

For Korean men, two years of military service is mandatory. I served in the Korean army until 2014 August since 2012. As time went by in the army, I felt very uncertain about my future. Therefore, I wanted to challenge myself by trying new things. Fortunately, I was working in a special troop with the US army, so I had a lot of opportunities to speak English and experience American culture. Moreover, most of my American friends that I met there, recommended me to study overseas for my future.

Yeah, I know it’s been awhile, huh? I definitely miss you too. I hope your health is getting better. I can’t wait to see you and the family again. How are you and your family doing?

Joining the military was astonishing in very many aspects in my life and it truly molded me into who I am today. I will genuinely say that the most important people in my life are my mother and father. I am not a parent myself but I have had years to only imagine how tough parenting can be; especially when raising three stubborn boys. My mother and father are very open minded and kind hearted to everyone regardless of who they are. I will be honest here and say that I may not have been as grateful as I should have been when I was a younger kid, but that’s just life. When you are younger, everything is very simple and do not realize the little things in life. I had no other worries except for, “What’s for dinner?”. The military made me realize how much I appreciated and very much needed my loved ones. Travelling far away to Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, San Diego California and starting my very own journey was one of the toughest decisions at that time to make for myself.

As you must know, I have been promoted to the Royal Field of Artillery. I am not on the front line but somewhat close to it. My field of expertise has helped me reach this position of somewhat recognisable and respectable authority. So far in the war the Royal Field of Artillery has by far decimated the most lives on the enemy’s side.

Everyone has something that makes them particularly more themselves than anyone else, this specific trait, passion, talent or thought is what defines us as individuals. My defining trait is odd but I won’t ever deny that I have an out of the ordinary obsession.

I will apologize now for not being able to write any letters to you for awhile, because for a season, we soldiers must train to fight against the enemy, which in all honesty, will be extremely tough. As you already know, we went to England to train for the war, which we Native Canadians undertook with other British allies from around the world. We have to obey orders from the British Army leaders. If we don’t follow their instructions, we will be executed for treason and disobedience. It is okay though, because I will comply with every command from the higher ranking senior military brass, even if that means uncomfortably fighting in a path of

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Since I'm up I just want to take the time out and appreciate Damion. Just being with him these few months I see that he has to deal with a lot of stuff. But he continue to smile through it all and keep on moving. So s/o to my man, soldier and the love of my life. I must admit Gayle Tat-wood you raised a handsome, awesome and crazy child lol.

Growing up, I always dreamt about becoming an aerospace engineer and till this day I continue to work hard to make my dream a reality. Through working hard in school, work, and community I have been slowly but steadily growing as an individual and getting closer to my dreams. The schools I have attended, from preschool up till college have provided me with the material and knowledge to apply in the field I hope to work in one day. My work has taught me to work hard, provide excellent customer service and work independently. Finally, volunteering has taught me that there are other in need, who are less fortunate and giving back could make a tremendous difference in one’s lives.

Thank you so much for your kind wishes. As for the service it was and continues to be my pleasure although I am looking forward to retiring from the Air National Guard in a few years. I started back in college the fall of last year after being out for a decade. I’ve been married for about six years and acquired the title of Step-Dad of a wonder nine old at the time and since then I further delayed going back to college so that I could spend as much time as possible with him. Last year was his first year at Riverside Military Academy which is a boarding school and he loves it. Although I’d rather he go to a public school close by so I can spend more time with him, ultimately I support him and his choice. Now that he is back in school thought

Hello Calvin, I have been to England a few times and I cannot lie every time I went to visit my family I have nothing but fun. Sorry to hear that you are your wife have recently separate I can’t imagine that feeling because I have never been married before but I am sure you have everything under control and doing the best for your kids. Thanks for your service for this great country we appreciate. How was the adjustment leavening active duty to National Guard? I am also in the Military and few years ago I was thinking about getting out and joint the National Guard but change my mine while I was deployed, couldn’t imagine been in the military and not active. Again welcome to class and best of

Thank you very much Chief for your prompt response to my question. Glad to hear from you as well. I'm doing great, loving my First Sergeant duties and responsibilities. I really being there for my airman. Yesterday afternoon, I went to a Board for a SMSgt First Shirt position. And now looking forward for that result.

Before I shifted to a residential school last year, my father used to help me out with my mathematics and science homework. He works as an aircraft engineer and would often relate my homework to his work, using examples from his daily work life to help me grasp the concepts taught at school. I used to get excited when he put forth his everyday work and spoke about new technologies in aviation.

My fighter pilot life is my life (my professional life) and it is intertwined so tight with my personal life that there is no observable difference to the untrained eye. I am a fighter pilot because of the intrinsic deep satisfaction from living out the dream as a high performing fighter pilot who becomes one with machine to conduct maneuvers that only a few humans will ever experience. I am confident and I walk with confidence that can be misunderstood as arrogance; however, I do not have concerns about what others might think about me or my fighter pilot friends.

Thanks for writing to me and my brothers some time back. I hope Chester is O.K. I just wanted you to know what’s happened to us since we joined the army. This is an awfully bloody war, and we have been in the thick of it. I have never seen so many dead and wounded soldiers. I guess I’m one of the lucky ones. I had one of my legs hurt so bad they had to cut it off below my knee. I had a good doctor and my nurse is just wonderful. They are going to send me to a larger hospital in a couple of days that is further behind the lines. Freddie was with me during the battles and was stabbed in the back by a rebel soldier. I was able to save him by getting a medic on the battle field to get him to a field hospital. I think he will be O.K., but his right